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SINGAPORE EYE RESEARCH INSTITUTE
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW
(Statistical Genetics/Genetic Epidemiology)
The SINGAPORE EYE RESEARCH INSTITUTE (SERI) serves as Singapore’s national
research institute for ophthalmic and vision research. SERI functions as the research
arm of the various clinical ophthalmic centres in Singapore including the Singapore
National Eye Centre, the National University Health Systems (NUHS), Tan Tock Seng
Hospital etc, and further works in collaboration with Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School
and various biomedical research institutions, as well as major eye centers and research
institutes throughout the world.
SERI has developed a world-leading reputation in broad-based clinical translational
research and epidemiological programmes for many eye diseases, particularly disease
relevant to Asia, such as myopia, angle closure glaucoma, corneal diseases and
diabetes. SERI currently has close to 170 staff with an annual budget of $16M.
SERI invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship in genetic epidemiology/statistical
genetics. The goal of this training program is to prepare innovative and productive
researchers in the field of genetic epidemiology/statistical genetics, with a focus on the
genetic epidemiology of eye diseases, including discovery of genes involved in complex
eye diseases, and gene-environment interactions.
Description
Our group has leading roles in several large-scale eye genetic studies, and has initiated
the Singapore Epidemiology of Eye Disease (SEED) program, which houses one of the
largest phenotype and genotype databases for eye-related traits in the world. Motivated
and talented candidates are sought who will play a leading role in the on-going genetic
epidemiology projects. Responsibilities will include study design, performing statistical
analyses, review of scientific literature, and manuscript and grant proposal
preparation. This is an outstanding opportunity for professional development. For more
details about the SEED program, please visit our websites at http://www.seed.com.sg/.
The training program links together major academic and research institutions in
Singapore. In particular, mentors and research training opportunities will come from
National University of Singapore, Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School and the Genome
Institute of Singapore. Trainees will work in a highly interactive environment with several
faculty mentors who have innovative research programs.
In addition, the successful candidate will have opportunity to network with groups of
internationally renowned researchers, and take leadership of cutting-edge ocular genetic
epidemiology projects. International collaborations include those with the NEI AMD
Gene, the Aging Research in Genomic Epidemiology (CHARGE), and the Candidate
Gene Association Resource (CARe) Consortiums.
Requirements
Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent in the fields of Statistical Genetics,
Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Genetic Epidemiology, Human Genetics or another relevant
discipline. Preference will be given to candidates with hands-on experience that includes
the analysis of genome-wide association studies, gene-environment interactions, and/or
next generation sequence data.
Excellent statistical skills in using software packages, such as R, SAS or Stata, and
Unix/Linux system experience required. Previous exposure to programming languages
(Perl, shell scripting, or other languages) preferred. In addition to experience in data
analyses, genotyping and sequencing would be a plus.
A strong commitment to collaborative and interactive research, ability to undertake
independent research with minimal or moderate supervision, excellent written and verbal
communication skills, and a record of peer-reviewed publications, will be other
considerations. Past experience in writing grant/proposal application is a plus.
Applicant review is ongoing and will continue until the positions are filled. To apply,
please send CV, a statement of research interests, and three letters of recommendation
to Dr. Ching-Yu Cheng ([email protected])